2021 Map of Woody Canyon

About this map

Wolfram Peak and the high ridges of the Eugene Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Humboldt and Pershing counties. The area is defined by a series of dramatic canyons, including Woody Canyon, Central Canyon, and Cole Canyon, which drain the mountainous terrain. The presence of Tungsten in the southeast corner of the map points to the region's mining history, specifically the extraction of tungsten ores which gave the settlement its name. Water in this arid environment is limited to a network of isolated water sources such as Danner Spring, Three Fork Spring, and Sage Chicken Spring. These points were critical for early prospectors and ranchers navigating the interior of the Great Basin. Historical remnants are suggested by features like CCC Spring, which may indicate Depression-era resource management projects in these remote basins. The map also traces the drainage patterns of Dry Cr and North Fork Bonita Canyon as they carve through the rugged slopes.